From the category archives: Minnetonka Collision

If you love your car and want to get as much mileage as you can out of it, then maintaining a new appearance is just as important as fixing what is under the hood. Minnetonka Collision can revitalize your car’s new shine and give it a fresh paint job as you take it into the next 100,000 miles.

The DIY auto body repair craze has empowered amateurs everywhere perform auto body repair on their vehicles. Also, while is this is a noble effort, DIY projects often produce lackluster results, and, in some case, more damage to the car.

Minnetonka Collision can help you beautify your recent used car purchase. When you bring your vehicle into our service center, we can inspect the paint job and make necessary improvements. Contact us today for a quote.

The only thing worse than having to fix a collision or body damage to your vehicle is not being able to match your paint job. Auto manufacturers typically use a standard set of formulations. However, there are many reasons your paint job may not be easy to match. Fortunately, our auto body experts at Minnetonka Collision in Plymouth understand many of the common issues in auto color matching.

When your vehicle needs a paint job choosing the right auto body shop can make all the difference in the world. A true professional will match the right type and color of paint for the make and model of your vehicle. There are many different types of auto body paints such as acrylic lacquer paint which is used exclusively for luxury cars. Car manufacturers such as a Rolls Royce and Jaguar use an acrylic lacquer paint that has a glossy finish which is quite elegant. However, this type of paint can fade easily.

A car is a big investment. You want to take care of that investment by keeping it looking its best. Your schedule probably keeps you too busy to detail your car, so it might be time to look for a professional to clean and detail your car. Minnetonka Collision Center is here to you tips on what to look for when you are choosing an auto detail company.

When talking about car maintenance, most car owners think about what’s under the hood. Here at Minnetonka Collision, we care about how great your car looks as well as how well it runs. Once your car reaches 100,000 miles, we recommend that you bring it to our auto body shop so they can detail it from front to back. Your car may have a few miles on it, but we can keep it looking beautiful throughout its life with our comprehensive auto body repair service.

At Minnetonka Collision Center, we paint used and damaged cars every single day. Our entire crew of professional know what it takes to match the paint on your car in a seamless manner and with zero flaws. For this reason, we strongly suggest that you bring your car for paint repairs or touch ups instead of doing it yourself. Here’s why:

Hailstorms can cause some significant damage to your vehicle in a very short period. When it happens, it can catch you off-guard. So what do you do after your car has been pelted by hail? Here is our step-by-step guide to help you.

A storm can cause a lot of damage to your vehicle. Hail can leave dings and dents in the car, high water levels can damage water underneath the carriage of the car, and debris flying around in high winds can chip, crack or break your windows...the list goes on. If your car has been through a storm and you suspect there may be damage or you can see the damage, you may be wondering what steps a collision center, such as Minnetonka Collision in Plymouth, MN, takes to ensure all of the damage is spotted and repaired. Here are the steps that are followed when checking for and repairing car storm damage: